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Colegio Brains

Spain, Madrid

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €6,579 - 12,966
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1981
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, German
Typical class size 9
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Brains Arturo Soria is a private international school in Madrid serving students from 0 to 18. The school delivers the IB across PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Bachillerato. All subjects are taught in English, with Spanish language and mathematics taught in Spanish. French and German are offered as additional languages, with oral instruction in the early years and written work from 4th grade. Brains Arturo Soria has Apple Distinguished School status, reflecting technology-enabled learning. The school is a candidate IB World School for the MYP and seeks authorization to offer the DP. The Brains Method emphasizes active learning, project-based work and an international outlook. Facilities include technology-enabled classrooms, a science lab, a library, an organic garden, a climbing wall and outdoor spaces. A broad range of extracurriculars supports sport, arts and student leadership.

www.colegiobrains.com

C. de la Salvia, 48, 28109 Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Colegio Brains has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Private international school in La Moraleja, Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain. The campus is at C/ Salvia, 48, 28109 Madrid. It forms part of Brains International School, offering IB programmes on the La Moraleja campus.

Stages
Early Education (PYP); Primary Education (PEP/PYP); Middle Years Programme (PAI/MYP); Baccalaureate (National / IB DP).

Type
Private international school

Additional learning support
Speech therapy (Logopedia) provided by the Speech Therapy Department. CEDE Brains offers early stimulation and educational development support and family guidance.

Bus service
School transport routes are offered; information on routes and arrangements is published by Brains La Moraleja.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Colegio Brains ranges from EUR 6,579 to EUR 12,966 for 2026/27.

Overview (campus-specific fees for the current academic year)

Brains International School — La Moraleja
- Reservation (place-holding) fee: EUR 450. This amount is deducted from the September invoice.
- Annual enrolment (matrícula): Infant & Primary EUR 491; Secondary & Baccalaureate EUR 499. Charged on the September invoice.
- Annual tuition (shown as annual amounts by stage):
- Pre‑school (0, 1, 2 years): EUR 6,579.00. Alternative schedules listed: up to 3 days/week EUR 4,766.00; half‑day (9h–12h/week) EUR 6,415.00. 3–5 years: EUR 6,883.00.
- Primary 1st–2nd: EUR 8,640.00.
- Primary 3rd–6th: EUR 9,229.00.
- Secondary (ESO): EUR 10,529.00.
- Baccalaureate (1st and 2nd): EUR 10,541.00 each.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Year 1 and Year 2: EUR 12,966.00 each.
These tuition figures are published as annual charges.
- Compulsory and optional services (examples and prices):
- Compulsory dining (Primary): annual EUR 2,230.00; Compulsory dining (Secondary): annual EUR 2,240.00.
- Optional dining (Infant): monthly EUR 218.00; Baccalaureate monthly EUR 224.00; single‑day lunch EUR 15.00.
- Extra hours / wraparound care: monthly options from EUR 49.00 (single extra hour) up to EUR 133.00 (full extra hour with breakfast and snack).
- Instrumental music (curricular for ESO 1st–4th): monthly EUR 86.00.
- The published tuition fees include most textbooks and digital books (with specific exceptions), corporate teaching materials, curricular excursions, mid‑morning snack for youngest children, and school insurance; swimming is included except in listed final years.
- Sibling discounts: third sibling 25%; fourth sibling 50%; fifth sibling 100% (applies to educational services).
- Cancellation / refund rule: amounts paid to the Centre (reservation and other sums) are treated as non‑refundable if the student's enrolment is cancelled. The reservation is specifically deducted from the September invoice and will be retained in case of withdrawal.

Brains International School — Conde Orgaz (Madrid)
- Reservation (place-holding) fee: EUR 450 (deducted from the September invoice). Annual enrolment fee for Infant: EUR 450 (charged in September).
- Annual tuition (2025/2026) by stage:
- Young Learners / Pre‑Nursery half‑day (9h–12h/week): EUR 6,332.00.
- Young Learners / Pre‑Nursery full: EUR 6,736.00.
- Nursery / Reception / Preparatory: EUR 7,036.00.
- (Further services such as dining, extra hours and breakfast/snack are shown separately—see the services section below.)
- Services and other charges: optional monthly lunch EUR 210.00; lunch per day EUR 15.00; breakfast/snack monthly EUR 42.00; extra hours monthly from EUR 50.00 up to EUR 135.00 (full extra hour with breakfast and snack). Published tuition includes curricular excursions and school insurance.
- Sibling discounts: third sibling 25%; fourth sibling 50%; fifth sibling 100%. Cancellation / refund rule: amounts paid are considered non‑refundable on withdrawal.

Brains International School — Las Palmas / Telde (Canary Islands)
- Reservation (place-holding) fee: EUR 450 (deducted from the September invoice). Annual enrolment: Infants EUR 435; Primary EUR 461; Secondary & Baccalaureate EUR 477. Charged in September.
- Annual tuition (2025/2026) by stage (examples):
- Infants (0, 1, 2 years) full: EUR 4,941.00; half‑day (9h–12h/week) EUR 4,011.00; reduced 3‑day option EUR 3,541.00.
- Upper infants (3–4 years): EUR 5,290.00; 5 years: EUR 5,364.00.
- Primary 1st–4th: EUR 6,073.00; Primary 5th–6th: EUR 6,661.00.
- Secondary: EUR 7,241.00.
- Baccalaureate 1st and 2nd: EUR 6,917.00 each.
These amounts are shown as annual fees.
- Services and other charges: compulsory Primary lunch annual EUR 1,800.00; optional infant monthly lunch EUR 169.00; secondary/baccalaureate monthly lunch EUR 180.00; daily lunch EUR 14.00; breakfast/snack monthly EUR 71.00; early/late care monthly options from EUR 24.00 to EUR 45.00. Tuition inclusions and textbook exceptions are specified in the published fee schedule. Sibling discounts apply as noted above.

Application fees and enrolment summary (all campuses where published)
- Place reservation fee (common across published campus schedules): EUR 450. It is deducted from the September invoice. On withdrawal, sums paid are treated as non‑refundable.
- Annual enrolment (matrícula) varies by campus and stage (examples: La Moraleja Infant/Primary EUR 491; Las Palmas Infant EUR 435; Conde Orgaz Infant EUR 450). Enrolment amounts are billed on the September invoice.

Billing schedule and payment terms (as published)
- The published fee documents present tuition as annual amounts and show that the place reservation is deducted from the September invoice; annual enrolment fees are charged in the September invoice. Specific installment plans (terms or number of instalments) and the school's accepted payment methods are not itemised in the published fee schedules. Cancellation of enrolment renders amounts paid non‑refundable in the published schedules.

Boarding / residential provision
- No boarding or residential fees are listed in the published fee schedules for the campuses reviewed. All published charges relate to day schooling, meals, extracurricular or wraparound services.

Other fees and typical additional costs
- Dining / lunch (examples by campus): daily lunch ranges EUR 14.00–15.00; monthly infant lunches and baccalaureate lunch options are shown per campus (examples given above).
- Wraparound care (early morning / extra hour / extended day): monthly fees appear in published schedules (examples EUR 24.00 up to EUR 135.00 depending on campus and option).
- Music / curricular extras: instrumental music listed (example La Moraleja EUR 86.00/month for ESO curricular).
- Uniform and school clothing: a Brains online store is available and example items are priced (e.g., a primary sweatshirt shown at EUR 28.00 in the school store). Uniform costs are charged separately via the school store.
- Textbooks and materials: most tuition fees include textbooks and digital books except for specified year groups (examples noted in each campus schedule where exceptions apply). Some Baccalaureate materials may be requested from families.

Refunds and cancellations
- Published fee schedules state that the reservation and amounts paid to the Centre are considered non‑refundable in the event of cancellation of the student's matriculation. This condition is shown in the campuses' published fee documents.

Fee payment options
- The public fee schedules specify billing events (for example, deduction of the reservation from the September invoice and enrolment charged in September) but do not list the accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) in the published price documents. For parents arranging payment, the fee documents indicate amounts and billing timing rather than specific payment channels.

Useful facts for entering these figures into a database
- Tuition and service charges are presented as annual amounts by stage/campus in the published school price schedules; dining and wraparound services are frequently shown as monthly or per‑day charges. Reservation and enrolment are separate line items and are billed against the September invoice. Published schedules include sibling discounts and list which learning materials are included or excluded from tuition.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

Colegio Brains teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
Brains Arturo Soria is an international school in Madrid where all subjects are taught in English, with the exception of Spanish language and mathematics. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) forms the primary curriculum, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) is pursued for the secondary level, and the Diploma Programme (DP) is offered for Bachillerato. The school is a candidate IB World School for the MYP and seeks authorization to offer the IB Diploma Programme. Apple Distinguished School is a designation held by the institution. French and German are taught as additional languages, with oral instruction first and written work added from 4th grade onward.

Exam Results
IB Diploma Programme results 2024/25: Brains Arturo Soria achieved a Diploma average of 33.27 out of 45, with a top score of 44; 18.8% of students scored 40–45 and 27.7% scored 38–45. Brains La Moraleja achieved a Diploma average of 32 out of 45. These results are presented as above the world average.

Higher Education Progression
The school has an International Universities Counselor who provides personalized plans for university admission, organizes parent information meetings, and coordinates admissions for study abroad. Applications have been submitted to universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, Canada, China, Italy, and Denmark.
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